1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Opel Meriva is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Because 1948 GAZ M-20 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 GAZ M-20. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | M-20 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
